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Underpayment of estimated tax occurs when you don't pay enough tax during those quarterly estimated tax payments. Failure to pay proper estimated tax throughout the year might result in a penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. The IRS does this to promote on-time and accurate estimated tax payments from taxpayers.

Typically, underpayment penalties are 5% of the underpaid amount, and they're capped at 25%. Underpaid taxes also accrue interest at a rate that the IRS sets annually.

Unpaid Municipal Income Tax - Penalty A penalty may be imposed on unpaid income tax and unpaid estimated income tax equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the amount not timely paid. A penalty may be imposed on unpaid withholding tax equal to fifty percent (50%) of the amount not timely paid.

Estimated tax payment safe harbor details The IRS will not charge you an underpayment penalty if: You pay at least 90% of the tax you owe for the current year, or 100% of the tax you owed for the previous tax year, or. You owe less than $1,000 in tax after subtracting withholdings and credits.

Use Form 2210 to see if you owe a penalty for underpaying your estimated tax. The IRS will generally figure your penalty for you and you should not file Form 2210. You can, however, use Form 2210 to figure your penalty if you wish and include the penalty on your return.